Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 158 - 157: Jealousy (1 Update)

Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Jealousy (1 Update)

Seeing Xu Zhiqiang’s eyes redden, Xu Niannian knew he must have thought she was ignoring him.

She hurriedly grabbed his hand to explain, "Jin Yu got hurt these past two days, which caused a delay, and I’ve been busy dealing with the shop’s affairs. I just forgot, Zhiqiang, I’m sorry, you’re not mad at me, are you?"

Upon hearing the explanation, Xu Zhiqiang immediately let it go and asked Jin Yu with concern, "Brother-in-law, where did you get hurt? Are you feeling any better?"

Jin Yu: "...Much better."

His eyes firmly fixated on the siblings’ clasped hands, shooting daggers.

Unfortunately, both parties involved didn’t notice.

Xu Niannian just felt his face sour up a bit more.

But since he often looked like that, Xu Niannian didn’t think twice about it, assuming it was because Xu Zhiqiang asked about his injury, reminding him of his sorrow.

According to what Doctor Wu said the other day, his injury must have been quite serious. Even if he fully recovered, it couldn’t have happened so quickly.

He must be so lively today because he didn’t get an injection.

That place might still be fragile.

As a man, he naturally cares about his pride and would definitely not tell her the truth.

Saying he was better was probably just for the sake of face.

If it were so easy to recover, why would Doctor Wu have spoken so gravely?

Seeing Xu Zhiqiang eager to keep asking, Xu Niannian quickly cut off his line of questioning, deliberately diverting his thoughts.

"Zhiqiang, I’ve found a place to live. Once you’re discharged, we can move in. I’ve also found a shop, and once your injuries are healed, we can start the business and make money."

Xu Zhiqiang’s attention was indeed immediately diverted.

"Really?" he asked excitedly.

"Yeah, really. I even moved your luggage up from home."

Xu Zhiqiang, a very thoughtful young man and as a son who was never favored, had to take care of his younger brother and was quite reserved.

It was rare to see him show much excitement.

But hearing that Xu Niannian had brought his luggage too, his heart was suddenly bathed in warmth.

While it was a small favor Xu Niannian had done for him, Xu Zhiqiang was deeply touched, his eyes brimming with tears.

He said with a choked voice, "Thank you, sister."

Xu Niannian felt a comforting warmth in her heart hearing the affectionate call of "sister."

These younger brothers of hers were just amazing.

Each of them knew how to be grateful and kind.

"Silly brother, why thank me? I’m your sister, isn’t this just what I should do?"

She smiled tenderly, lifting her hand to ruffle Xu Zhiqiang’s soft hair.

Due to malnutrition, his hair was a bit yellow and soft to the touch.

While the siblings shared a deep bond, Jin Yu, seeing their hands still clasped together, could not stand it any longer.

He coughed heavily and nonchalantly pulled Xu Niannian up, "Zhiqiang hasn’t had dinner yet, right? Let’s go out and buy him something to eat."

Because of his pull, Xu Niannian was forced to stand, naturally letting go of Xu Zhiqiang’s hand.

It was only when he mentioned it that Xu Niannian remembered.

Caught up in her worries about forgetting her brother, she had rushed to the hospital in a hurry and forgot to check whether he had eaten anything.

She smacked her forehead in annoyance, "Look at my memory."

"Zhiqiang, wait a moment, we’ll go out and buy you something to eat."

Having achieved his goal, Jin Yu’s expression remained unchanged, his perpetually stoic face filled with suppressed amusement in his dark eyes.

Unexpectedly, Xu Zhiqiang softly said, "Sister, I’ve already eaten. Sister Qingshui and Fourth Brother just left not long ago, they brought me dinner."

Jin Yu: "..."

Hearing that, Xu Niannian burst into laughter, "It seems our rescue wasn’t in vain. She’s got a conscience."

Saying this, she was about to sit down again.

Jin Yu’s eyelid twitched, worried they might once again become overly affectionate siblings, and without thinking, pulled Xu Niannian up again before she could sit back down.

"What are you doing?" Xu Niannian frowned at him.

Xu Zhiqiang also curiously looked at Jin Yu.

The man who was honed on the battlefield exuded a strong presence, his whole body radiating an overwhelming aura.

Xu Zhiqiang could keenly feel it, but he noticed his sister seemed totally unaffected.

Jin Yu pursed his lips, his dark eyes deep as ink, gazing at her intently.

Xu Niannian’s bright eyes sparkled, staring at him with her watery apricot eyes.

It wasn’t an angry look; her eyes were full of curiosity, since she didn’t know the purpose of his actions.

Jin Yu pursed his lips again, and after a long time, he managed to suppress the annoyance in his heart, "I’m hungry."

"Huh?"

Xu Niannian doubted she heard him correctly.

He released her arm, cleared his throat uncomfortably, and tugged at his collar, "Didn’t eat at noon, I’m hungry. Let’s go get something to eat."

Only then did Xu Niannian remember that they had been busy all day and hadn’t even had lunch, let alone dinner.

Only after he mentioned it did she realize she was hungry too.

Her stomach timely made a "gurgle" sound.

Xu Niannian covered her face awkwardly, a pleasing smile on her face, "I think I’m hungry too."

Jin Yu glanced at her. When she tried to please someone, her big almond eyes narrowed into slits, almost hiding her eyeballs, and curled into crescent moons, her long eyelashes fluttering.

She held her stomach with both hands, tilting her head to look at him.

The young girl was fair-skinned, with skin even finer and more delicate than that of a peeled egg, as if pinching it would squeeze out water.

Jin Yu’s fingers itched to give her a pinch and see for himself.

Such a charming little girl stood in front of him, making such adorable gestures, Jin Yu couldn’t control his hand.

But when he touched her delicate skin, he changed from pinching to squeezing, gently pinching her face, "Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go eat."

Xu Niannian: "..."

Was she being teased, or was she being pampered?

Jin Yu’s gesture would have been considered intimate even in front of others for people of the eighties.

Xu Zhiqiang uncomfortably retreated back into the covers, covering his head with the blanket.

The voice behind her brought Xu Niannian back to her senses, and she awkwardly swatted Jin Yu’s hand away, "Then let’s go."

Before they left, Xu Niannian asked Xu Zhiqiang again, making sure he didn’t want to eat before they went out.

The two of them casually found a small restaurant.

Xu Niannian ordered a few dishes, three meat dishes, braised pork ribs, double-cooked pork, and half a fish, then added a stir-fried green bean.

Selling three meat dishes in one go, the proprietress’ face bloomed with a smile.

The menu wasn’t like in the future, where it was placed on the table as a menu book, but it was directly written on red paper with a brush, and pasted onto the wall.

Xu Niannian stood up to order, tilting her head and pondering which dishes to pick, while Jin Yu sat on a stool, hands in his pockets, intently watching her.

Just staring at the back of her head, Jin Yu found it captivating.

He wondered how he had never noticed how cute this girl was?

When ordering, she tilted her head and placed her finger on the corner of her lips.

She didn’t realize how enchanting her natural beauty was, nor the rule-breaking gestures she made.

When she first entered the shop, even the female owner couldn’t help but stare.

Now, it goes without saying, other diners around, whether male or female, occasionally looked up at her.

And this girl remained completely oblivious.

After ordering, Xu Niannian sat back opposite Jin Yu, who also put away his gentle smile and continued with a stern face.

The small shop’s owner was the chef, swift with the cookware, and the dishes were served in no time.

Xu Niannian tried them and found the taste to be acceptable, passable.

Jin Yu, spoiled by Xu Niannian’s gourmet standards, tried a bite and said, "It’s disgusting."

The proprietress bringing over the soup: "..."

Xu Niannian awkwardly smiled and stepped on Jin Yu’s foot under the table.

When the proprietress heard Jin Yu say it was disgusting, she intended to scold him as usual, not holding back with words.

But then...

Jin Yu, feeling someone approaching, looked up. His dark eyes were cold and sharp, the proprietress shivered with fear, hastily put down the soup bowl on the table, and scurried back to her own territory.

Waiting to collect money.

Xu Niannian: "..."

"Can you not say that kind of thing in front of other people?" she said helplessly, touching her forehead and even rolling her eyes.

Jin Yu felt her eye-rolling gesture was very provocative, his throat tightened for a moment, and then he said, "Roll your eyes again."

Hearing that, Xu Niannian’s half-rolled eyes rolled back, "You’re sick."

After finishing the meal, Jin Yu went to pay the bill. Xu Niannian wanted to snatch it away but was frightened off by Jin Yu’s look.

When he got serious, it really scared Xu Niannian a bit.

Outside, Xu Niannian asked Jin Yu, "How much was it?"

"6 yuan."

"That cheap?" Xu Niannian was surprised, not yet accustomed to the concept of money at that time.

Jin Yu raised an eyebrow, "Cheap? That’s almost a town worker’s salary for ten days."

Xu Niannian: "..."

Alright, she forgot.

But that was really cheap, right?